
#IndianLovePoems
From the marshlands of Walpole Island to the rugged peaks of the West Coast, #IndianLovePoems is a bold, witty, and unapologetic roadmap through the landscape of modern Indigenous romance.
Meet our narrator: with a sharp tongue and a warm heart, she navigates the messy, beautiful intersections of sex, race, and culture. Whether she’s deconstructing the myth of "John Smith" or finding intimacy over late-night sushi, her stories pulse with the heat of fleeting encounters and the weight of deep reflection.
#IndianLovePoems is more than a collection; it’s a fearless celebration of Indigenous desire. It’s for anyone who has ever searched for connection in the digital age, lived through the humour of a bad date, or found profound truth in a temporary embrace.
Prepare to laugh, blush, and recognize yourself in these pages—because while the settings may be vast, the search for love is a story we all share.
Snag your copy at Signature Editions, McNally Robinson , or Amazon , if you must.

"There is power in Campbell’s creative use of imagery and everyday language. #IndianLovePoems is a must-read from a very exciting new voice who will undoubtedly become an established name."
-by Sylvie Vranckx, Canadian Literature // Fall 2017
“Campbell’s work is raw, sensual, and political as she moves her readers through a world of campfires, bars, band office, and back-seat sex.”
– Jónína Kirton, Arc Poetry Magazine // Fall 2017
Awards:
O'Reilly Insurance and The Co-operators First Book Award
Rasmussen, Rasmussen & Charowsky Indigenous Peoples' Writing Award
Nominated:
WILLA Literary Award,
Poetry
Mary Scorer Award
(Best Book by a Manitoba Publisher)
“Fresh off a breakup, Tenille Campbell’s new poetry collection #IndianLovePoems looks at love and sex in Indigenous community.”
– Interview with Roseanna Deerchild, Unreserved
// Feb 2017
“From bannock bums to hickeys, to one-night-stands and dating white men, there are few things that are off limits in Tenille Campbell’s poetry.”
– conversations about love, lust and laughter with Lisa on New Fire
// July 2017